State Opera have found a winning approach to Offenbach’s operetta that is sure to win friends and influence people, but be prepared for aching ribs, because this production will have you laughing your head off. You might just want to see it twice.
This was another very fine night of opera from our State Opera company, but you might need to be very quick if you still want to get tickets, if opening night’s full house was anything to judge by.
If you do not already have a ticket, move quickly, because some who have already seen this terrific show are planning to buy more tickets and go again. You really do not want to miss this one.
The Adelaide Festival Centre's Christmas Proms have become a regular treat for many Adelaide families, couples and even individuals, and a packed Festival Theatre showed that this year is no exception
Featuring special guests Marina Prior and Bernard Walz, Adelaide Festival Centre’s Christmas Proms is the perfect setting to get you in the festive spirit.
Mezzo-soprano, Milijana Nikolic, is nothing short of stunning in the title role, giving a performance by which future productions will have to be judged.
This modern masterpiece is a sensational event from every viewpoint and will appeal to both newcomers and long term lovers of opera. Whatever you do, do not miss this thoroughly rewarding production.
State Opera start their main stage season for the year with the extremely lyrical music of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). They have also started it with an absolutely sublime production of this charming opera.
Ms Elizabeth Raupach OAM, Chair of The State Opera, today announced the appointment of Timothy Sexton as the new Head of the State Opera of SA. The role encompasses the responsibilities of both Artistic Director and CEO.
This was a concert that had something for everybody with music from the heavyweights of opera, such as Verdi, Puccini and Wagner, through the darkness and complexity of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, to the fun of The Mikado and on to the jazz influenced works of Gershwin and Bernstein.
Just like Santa checking in to his Magic Cave, the Christmas Proms have become something of a tradition, with Timothy Sexton putting his two groups, The Adelaide Art Orchestra and the Adelaide Vocal Project, through their seasonal repertoire.
In another bold collaborative move Leigh Warren and Dancers and Timothy Sexton and the State Opera have combined to stage Piazzolla’s remarkable tango opera. Estupendo!